ᐅ How much does a good new heat pump typically cost? Looking for experiences and insights!

@trx_type Yes, we use a ground source heat pump for heating. You should, of course, check whether the initial investment fits within your budget. But if it is feasible for you and the other requirements are met, the investment pays off because you have lower heating costs.

@Tolentino Are you referring to the necessary permits for the ground drilling? So, is it not possible to heat with a ground source heat pump in Berlin?

No, I only meant the connection and related work. But I probably confused that with plumbing for potable water pipes. You need to be careful when working in a water protection area. Usually, the drilling company handles that. It applies in my case as well, which is why geothermal heating wasn’t possible.

cip&ciop schrieb:

@trx_type Yes, we use a ground source heat pump. You should of course check whether the initial costs fit your budget. But if it is feasible for you and the other conditions are met, the investment pays off in the long run because your heating costs will be lower.

Yes, it definitely has to fit into the budget, but it is doable. Especially if it pays off in the long term. Okay, and I assume the pump works well for you? We have now scheduled a consultation with Vaillant, which seems to be the easiest option. We will have everything explained there. The contact person was already quite friendly. Before the appointment, I want to learn a bit about the different options to be prepared. How was it for you back then when you took care of this?

@Tolentino OK, understood. Mistakes are, of course, human. Just as it is important to be cautious when dealing with a plot of land in or near a water protection area. There are also other situations where geothermal heat pumps are not feasible, but thankfully there are good alternatives.

@trx_type : Yes, we are satisfied with the geothermal heat pump. And yes, if the situation allows, a consultation appointment is a good idea. You should definitely bring any existing information such as the area to be heated and the thermal insulation details. Researching the different options beforehand is not mandatory but certainly helpful. The more you read up, the more questions you can note down. That’s how we approached it.

cip&ciop schrieb:

@trx_type : Yes, we are satisfied with the ground source heat pump. And yes, if the situation allows, a consultation appointment is a good idea. You should definitely bring existing data such as the area to be heated and the thermal insulation. Getting informed about the different options in advance is not mandatory, but of course beneficial. The more you read up, the more questions you can note down. That’s how we approached it.

Hey again. I already had a nice preliminary phone conversation with Vaillant. They explained that it would be helpful to bring some data along, just as you said. I’ve looked at some information about heat pumps online but don’t have a favorite yet; I’ll wait for the on-site consultation at Vaillant. I’m looking forward to it. We’re going there in early April, so the week after next. Hopefully, the overall situation will allow it; otherwise, of course, we’ll have to reschedule.

You are making the same mistake as many others by focusing too much on the device itself. Much more important for an effective heating system is the hydraulics and design of the underfloor heating. If these are not done well, even the best heat pump won’t help you.